Tag: startup
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How Flutterwave Defines Its Growth Strategy
When Olugbenga “GB” Agboola founded the fintech startup Flutterwave in 2016, he articulated a very specific point of view. Instead of adhering to the growth-at-all-costs mindset that animates much of Silicon Valley, his company would pursue expansion only as it served the needs of its customer base. “Our growth has been customer-defined, our expansion is…
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New York Bans DeepSeek Over Potential Data Risks
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state has banned the use of the China-based AI startup DeepSeek on government-issued devices and networks. The decision stems from escalating concerns over potential foreign surveillance and censorship risks associated with the app, which has recently gained meteoric popularity. Governor Hochul issued a statement addressing the ban,…
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Harness Merges With API Security Startup Traceable, Eyes $250M In ARR
Harness announced it is merging with API security startup Traceable, combining two companies founded by former AppDynamics founder Jyoti Bansal. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/harness-merges-with-api-security-startup-traceable-eyes-250m-in-arr
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Cloud Security Startups See Surging VC Interest
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cloud-security-startups-see-surging-vc-interest
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7AI Streamlines Security Operations With Autonomous AI Agents
Cybereason co-founders launch their second act with a security startup focused offering a platform that uses agentic AI to offload repetitive tasks commonly performed by security analysts. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/7ai-streamlines-security-operations-with-autonomous-ai-agents
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Why Cybersecurity Giants Are Rushing to Acquire DSPM Startups
Data Security Posture Management Becomes Key to Cloud Visibility But Lacks Controls. The rapid rise of DSPM has fueled deals by major security firms looking to enhance their platforms. Industry leaders see DSPM as crucial for cloud data visibility, security integration and regulatory compliance. But can standalone DSPM vendors survive, or will they be absorbed…
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SOC 2® Type 2: Preparing for Your First Audit
As a business leader, you know the stakes are high when it comes to data security. Whether you’re a SaaS company, a fintech startup, or a growing enterprise serving clients with stringent compliance requirements, achieving SOC 2® Type 2 certification is a critical step toward earning and maintaining your customers’ trust. But how do you……
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Why Cybesecurity Giants Are Rushing to Acquire DSPM Startups
Data Security Posture Management Becomes Key to Cloud Visibility But Lacks Controls. The rapid rise of DSPM has fueled deals by major security firms looking to enhance their platforms. Industry leaders see DSPM as crucial for cloud data visibility, security integration and regulatory compliance. But can standalone DSPM vendors survive, or will they be absorbed…
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DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers
Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/edward-coristine-tesla-sexy-path-networks-doge/
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NCSC Issues Guidance to Protect UK Research and Innovation
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published a new set of resources for startups and researchers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-guidance-protect-uk-research/
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Semgrep Raises $100M for AI-Powered Code Security Platform
San Francisco application security startup raises $100 million in a Series D funding round led by Menlo Ventures. The post Semgrep Raises $100M for AI-Powered Code Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/semgrep-raises-100m-for-ai-powered-code-security-platform/
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7 cloud security startups not named Wiz
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/feature/7-cloud-security-startups-not-named-wiz
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Backline Tackles Enterprise Security Backlogs With AI
The security startup’s autonomous security remediation platform uses off-the-shelf large language models (LLMs) to analyze security alerts and apply the fixes. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/backline-tackles-enterprise-security-backlogs-with-ai
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Threat Actors Exploiting DeepSeek’s Rise to Fuel Cyber Attacks
Amid the surging popularity of DeepSeek, a cutting-edge AI reasoning model from an emerging Chinese startup, cybercriminals have wasted no time leveraging the widespread attention to launch fraudulent schemes. While the innovative AI tool has captivated global audiences, its meteoric rise has brought with it a new wave of malicious campaigns that prey on users’…
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It pays to know how your cybersecurity stacks up
Like all other business leaders, chief information security officers (CISOs) could find themselves on the unemployment line if something on their watch goes seriously sideways.But what if CISOs simply aren’t demonstrating enough business value?With companies cutting costs, proving cybersecurity programs are good for the business has become vital to protecting budgets and jobs. That’s why…
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Taiwan Bans DeepSeek AI Over National Security Concerns, Citing Data Leakage Risks
Taiwan has become the latest country to ban government agencies from using Chinese startup DeepSeek’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform, citing security risks.”Government agencies and critical infrastructure should not use DeepSeek, because it endangers national information security,” according to a statement released by Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, per Radio Free Asia.”DeepSeek First seen on thehackernews.com…
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NSFocus: DeepSeek AI hit with ‘well planned’ DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity vendor NSFocus said AI startup DeepSeek endured multiple waves of DDoS attacks from attackers since its reasoning model was released Jan. 20. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366618543/NSFocus-DeepSeek-AI-hit-with-well-planned-DDoS-attacks
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Riot raises $30 million for its cybersecurity product suite focused on employees
French startup Riot has raised a $30 million Series B round after reaching $10 million in annual revenue in 2024. Originally focused on educating employees about cybersecurity risks, the company now wants to go one step further and nudge employees so that they minimize their attack surface. Left Lane Capital is leading today’s round with…
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The CISO’s role in advancing innovation in cybersecurity
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, best-practice, business, ceo, ciso, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, network, phone, risk, startup, strategy, technology, threat, toolCybersecurity leaders have an advantage when it comes to innovation given their front seat facing new and old threats. That is why many CISOs are playing an active role in shaping emerging solutions, which also gives them a clear understanding of where current solutions fall short.”CISOs can play a part in supporting innovation by shaping…
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Chinese GenAI Startup DeepSeek Sparks Global Privacy Debate
Government agencies and privacy watchdogs have started investigating the Chinese AI chatbot provider over data privacy concerns First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/deepseek-global-privacy-debate/
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DeepSeek’s Rise Shows Limits of US Chip Controls
China’s DeepSeek AI Model Sparks US Policy Debate Amid Growing Industry Concerns. The global artificial intelligence race saw a historic Sputnik moment this week when the Chinese startup DeepSeek claimed to develop a competitive model with $6 million and a stockpile of old Nvidia semiconductors – defying export restrictions and raising alarms about China’s ability…
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DeepSeek AI angegriffen?
Tags: ai, attack, ceo, china, ciso, cyberattack, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, ddos, infrastructure, nvidia, openai, saas, service, startup, vulnerability -
DeepSeek hit by cyberattack and outage amid breakthrough success
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, ceo, china, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, encryption, finance, GDPR, google, group, HIPAA, infrastructure, malicious, nvidia, open-source, risk, saas, service, startup, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityChinese AI startup DeepSeek said it was hit by a cyberattack, prompting the company to restrict user registrations and manage website outages as demand for its AI assistant soared.According to the company’s status page, DeepSeek has been investigating the issue since late evening Beijing time on Monday.”Due to large-scale malicious attacks on DeepSeek’s services, registration…
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Chinesisches KIup: Deepseek beschränkt nach Angriffen Zugang
Das KI-Start-up Deepseek verschärft nach Systemangriffen die Zugangsbedingungen und beschränkt Neuregistrierungen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/chinesisches-ki-startup-deepseek-beschraenkt-nach-angriffen-zugang-2501-192792.html
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Top-Rated Chinese AI App DeepSeek Limits Registrations Amid Cyberattacks
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that has captured much of the artificial intelligence (AI) buzz in recent days, said it’s restricting registrations on the service, citing malicious attacks.”Due to large-scale malicious attacks on DeepSeek’s services, we are temporarily limiting registrations to ensure continued service,” the company said in an incident report page. “Existing users can…
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Africa’s Payment Revolution: A Conversation With Flutterwave’s Olugbenga “GB” Agboola
Meta: “Our growth has been customer-defined,” said Flutterwave CEO and founder Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, “our expansion is always customer-driven.” The fintech startup Flutterwave has become a central force in Africa, spearheading its rapid propulsion into the digital economy. As one of the first unicorn startups (a company with a valuation of more than $1 billion)…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 4 of Year 2025
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, backup, botnet, breach, cctv, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, exploit, firmware, flaw, google, group, identity, infrastructure, korea, lazarus, leak, login, malicious, malware, north-korea, phishing, phone, privacy, regulation, remote-code-execution, risk, router, scam, service, software, startup, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vulnerability, windowsThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 19 JAN 2025 – 25 JAN 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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OpenAI rival DeepSeek limits registration after ‘large-scale malicious attacks’
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek said “malicious attacks” were forcing it to temporarily limit signups for new users. The company didn’t specify the nature of the attacks. ]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/deepseek-limits-registration-blames-malicious-attacks
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DeepSeek’s New AI Model Shakes American Tech Industry
AI Startup’s R1 Model Draws Praise and Skepticism. An open reasoning model from Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has the tech industry assessing its potential impact as shares of U.S. technology mainstays plummeted in trading on Monday. Hangzhou-based DeepSeek released its R1 model on Jan. 20. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/deepseeks-new-ai-model-shakes-american-tech-industry-a-27381
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DeepSeek suspends new registrations amid cyberattack
Chinese AI startup grapples with consequences of sudden popularity First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/27/deepseek_suspends_new_registrations_amid/